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El Paso County
El Paso, TX
79908
79908 ZIP Code — El Paso, TX
El Paso County, Texas
ZIP code 79908 is located in
El Paso ,
Texas ,
within El Paso County .
It covers approximately 1.78 square miles and serves a population of
4,378 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 915 .
About ZIP code 79908
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $58,929. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
4,378
Population density
2,460 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
1.78 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.9005
Longitude
-106.2397
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
915
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$58,929
Median household income
$1,638
Median monthly rent
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,167 49.5% 18 and over 2,211 50.5% 65 and over 2 0.0% Median age 19.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
12.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Group Count % White 2,610 52.8% Two or more races 872 17.6% Black or African American 639 12.9% Hispanic or Latino 569 11.5% Other race 172 3.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 55 1.1% Asian 30 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
51.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
29.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
15.9%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 0.9% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 16.5% $50k–$75k 36.8% $75k–$100k 14.7% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 1.2% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $58,929
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $1,638 Owner occupied 0.0% Renter occupied 100.0% Vacant 5.2% Single-family detached 48.1% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 0.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 51.6% 2000–2009 24.9% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 7.1% 1970–1979 7.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.8% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 46.0% 4 bedrooms 53.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 20.9% 2 vehicles 73.5% 3 or more 5.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 24.4% Electricity 71.6% Propane / LP gas 1.5% Solar 2.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 995 92.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 3.6% Female householder, no spouse 46 4.3% Households with children under 18 895 82.9% Households with seniors (65+) 6 0.6% Average household size 4.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 12.1% 17.3% Married 86.1% 80.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.2% Divorced 1.8% 1.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 70 3.6% Kindergarten 50 2.6% Elementary school 1,063 55.1% High school 334 17.3% College / grad school 411 21.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Public administration
20.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.9%
Professional & management
16.9%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.8% Service 20.7% Sales & office 35.1% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 1.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.8% Government 39.0% Self-employed 1.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.7% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.8% Work from home 3.0% Other means 5.7% Avg commute (minutes) 13.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
60.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 3.0% Retirement income 3.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.2% High blood pressure 18.2% High cholesterol 17.2% Diabetes 4.5% Heart disease 1.8% Stroke 1.0% Asthma 8.4% Arthritis 7.7% Kidney disease 1.2% Pulmonary disease 2.6% Cancer 1.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 27.7% No physical activity 16.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 9.9% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 6.5% No health insurance 24.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.1% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 79.6% Teeth loss 11.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 371 27.6%
Disability % Any disability 5.1% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 8.1% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 96.3% Public insurance 9.0% No insurance 2.2% Uninsured under 19 0.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,848 87.9% Spanish 250 6.5% Other Indo-European 175 4.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 72 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,269 97.5% Born in same state 4,059 92.7% Born in different state 1,044 23.8% Foreign born 210 4.8% Naturalized citizen 109 2.5% Not a US citizen 51 46.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 760 17.4% Italian 702 16% French 310 7.1% Polish 11 0.3%
Ancestry Count % German 7 0.2% Irish 7 0.2% English 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 24.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 79908
What city is ZIP code 79908 in?
ZIP code 79908 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 79908 in?
ZIP code 79908 falls within El Paso County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 79908 family-oriented?
50% of residents in ZIP code 79908 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 79908 have a large veteran population?
28% of civilians in ZIP code 79908 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 79908?
ZIP code 79908 has an estimated population of 4,378 residents, with a density of 2,466 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 79908?
The median household income in ZIP code 79908 is $58,929, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 79908 in?
ZIP code 79908 observes the MST timezone.
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